Archive · 27 May 2025
Gill Named Captain for England Series; Sehwag Weighs In
Shubman Gill has been picked to lead the Indian cricket team in the upcoming Test series against England.
Rishabh Pant will be the vice-captain.
Some people thought Jasprit Bumrah should have been the captain, but his fitness was a worry.
Former cricketers are discussing who should have been chosen, with opinions split between Gill and Pant.
Some think Pant would have compelled fans into watching Test cricket.
Shubman Gill is appointed as the captain.
Rishabh Pant serves as vice-captain.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired.
Jasprit Bumrah was considered for captaincy.
Virender Sehwag and Manoj Tiwary shared differing views on the captaincy choice.
- Who
- Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah
- What
- Gill was appointed captain for the Test series against England.
- When
- Upcoming test series.
- Where
- India vs. England series.
- Why
- Due to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's retirement.
Manoj Tiwary
Virender Sehwag
Second Choice for Captain
Manoj Tiwary
Gill was the second best option, due to Bumrah's uncertain fitness
Virender Sehwag
Gill was second choice for selectors
Pant as Captain
Manoj Tiwary
Rishabh Pant was the second choice for captaincy.
Virender Sehwag
Gill is the third best captaincy option.
- Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Vice-Captain
- Rishabh Pant
- Event
- India vs. England Test Series
- Contender for Captaincy
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Commentator
- Virender Sehwag
Sources
JioHotstar bags digital rights for India's England tour
England vs India Tests: Live streaming on JioStar, Sony to telecast series
JioStar, Sony collaborate for India's Tour to England, livestreaming and telecast on different platforms
